# Goldthorne Studio

> Milwaukee-area **custom furniture** and **fine woodworking**: **solid wood dining tables** and sets, **coffee tables**, desks, beds, and **live-edge** slabs—designed and built by hand by owner **Trey Thorne** at **Goldthorne Studio**.

The site targets people searching for **custom furniture Milwaukee**, **custom dining table Milwaukee**, **dining table builder**, **solid wood dining table**, **live edge dining table**, and similar high-intent **local woodworking** queries. Service area: **Greater Milwaukee, WI** and nearby suburbs such as **Wauwatosa**, **Brookfield**, **Shorewood**, **Mequon**, and **Whitefish Bay**. Full URL inventory: `/sitemap.xml`. Crawler policy: `/robots.txt`.

## Primary pages & services

- [Home — Custom furniture Milwaukee](https://www.goldthorne.studio/): Main entry: handcrafted custom furniture and woodworking in the Milwaukee area.
- [Custom furniture landing (Ads & general intent)](https://www.goldthorne.studio/custom-furniture): Solid wood dining focus, process, reviews, FAQ, and contact—aligned with custom / handmade furniture Milwaukee searches.
- [Custom dining tables Milwaukee](https://www.goldthorne.studio/custom-dining-tables-milwaukee): Round, oval, walnut, oak, dining sets; local solid wood dining table intent.
- [Solid wood coffee tables](https://www.goldthorne.studio/solid-wood-coffee-tables): Living-room solid wood tables and related custom pieces.

## Trust, story & contact

- [About — Custom furniture maker, Milwaukee](https://www.goldthorne.studio/bio): E-E-A-T: maker background, credentials, and why Milwaukee (per site SEO plan).
- [FAQ](https://www.goldthorne.studio/faq): Common questions about custom builds, timeline, woods, and working with a local woodworker.
- [Contact — Custom furniture Milwaukee](https://www.goldthorne.studio/contact): Project inquiries and lead form.

## Portfolio

- [Custom furniture portfolio (gallery)](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio): Project pages with build stories—walnut dining, cherry sets, live-edge, desks, beds, and more.
- [Modern Cherry End Table](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/cherry-end-table): Modern cherry end table. Built in our Milwaukee studio.
- [Walnut Table](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/walnut-table): Custom live-edge walnut dining table from a client's backyard slab. Built in Milwaukee for a one-of-a-kind fit. Solid wood, bookmatched top.
- [Cherry Dining Table, Chairs, and Bench](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/cherry-dining-set): Mid-century modern dining set: table, chairs, and bench in solid cherry. Custom furniture from Goldthorne Studio in Milwaukee. Built to last.

## Blog — guides & cornerstone articles

- [Blog index](https://www.goldthorne.studio/blog): Custom furniture & woodworking articles with local Milwaukee context where relevant.
- [Why Custom Furniture in Milwaukee?](https://www.goldthorne.studio/blog/why-custom-furniture-milwaukee): Why choose custom furniture in Milwaukee? Goldthorne Studio delivers the perfect fit, your dream design, and furniture built to last. Here's what to expect and how to get started.
- [Choosing Hardwoods for Your Project](https://www.goldthorne.studio/blog/choosing-hardwoods): Choosing hardwoods for your custom furniture in Milwaukee? Here's a guide to walnut, cherry, oak, and maple—how they behave in fine furniture, and which to pick for your next project.
- [Custom Furniture vs Store-Bought: What Milwaukee Woodworkers Do Better (And Why It Matters)](https://www.goldthorne.studio/blog/custom-vs-store-bought-milwaukee): What's the difference between custom furniture and store bought in Milwaukee?
- [Working with a Custom Woodworker in Milwaukee](https://www.goldthorne.studio/blog/custom-woodworker-process): What's the process like to work with a custom woodworker or furniture maker? Here's a guide to the process at Goldthorne Studio, and how we can make your dream custom woodworking project come to life

## Optional

### More blog posts

- [Do Dining Chairs and Tables Need to Match?](https://www.goldthorne.studio/blog/custom-dining-chairs-milwaukee): Searching chair makers near you for dining chairs? How custom dining chairs and tables get built to fit your table, room, and wood—without buying a matched set you don’t want.

### More portfolio projects

- [Cherry Bedframe](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/cherry-bedframe): Custom cherry bedframe with rattan headboard and hidden storage. Clean, timeless design. Built in Milwaukee by Goldthorne Studio.
- [Cherry Coffee Table](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/cherry-coffee-table): Solid cherry coffee table with Japanese-inspired design and soft-close drawers. Custom furniture built in our Milwaukee studio.
- [Coffee Table & Entertainment Stand Set](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/coffee-table-entertainment-stand-set): Matching coffee table and entertainment stand set. Custom furniture for a Milwaukee-area living room. Coordinated design and finish.
- [Cherry Chairs](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/cherry-chairs): Handcrafted solid cherry chairs from Milwaukee's Goldthorne Studio. Mid-century modern design, built for dining or accent. Custom furniture.
- [Cherry Desk](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/cherry-desk): Custom solid cherry desk for work or study. Traditional joinery, hand-applied finish. Built for a Milwaukee-area client by Goldthorne Studio.
- [Small Mahogany Table](https://www.goldthorne.studio/portfolio/small-mahogany-table): Compact custom mahogany table—accent or side table. Rich grain, through-mortise joinery. Versatile piece from Goldthorne Studio, Milwaukee.